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Running a business as a sole trader? For you, invoicing isn\u2019t just an administrative necessity. It\u2019s how you actually get paid and protect your ongoing cash flow. A good sole trader invoice should clearly break down what you sold, how much is payable, when it\u2019s due and how the customer can pay. A great one helps you get paid faster and makes overdue invoices less likely. And after all, isn\u2019t that what every time-poor business owner wants?<\/p>\n

Learn the real difference between a good invoice and a dodgy one, how being GST-registered changes things and how to set payment terms<\/a> that will deliver healthy cash flow for years to come.<\/p>\n

Regular invoice vs tax invoice: What\u2019s the difference?<\/h2>\n

An invoice is a request for payment. A tax invoice is a specific type of invoice used for GST purposes.<\/p>\n

Put it this way: if you\u2019re registered for GST, you\u2019ll need to issue a tax invoice for taxable sales over $82.50 (including GST), and you have to provide it within 28 days of the sale, or within 28 days after the customer asks for it.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not registered for GST, you shouldn\u2019t charge GST on any services provided or goods sold, and you shouldn\u2019t label your invoice as a tax invoice (because you\u2019re not actually issuing a GST document).<\/p>\n

What to include on every sole trader invoice<\/h2>\n

Whether it\u2019s a tax invoice or a normal invoice, professional invoices usually include the same details. Think of it as \u201cwho, what, when, how much and how do I pay?\u201d. Make sure your invoice includes:<\/p>\n